Life Care Services Selected as amavida’s Management Partner After Recent Sale to New Ownership

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Nov 05, 2024

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FORT MYERS, FL. — Following a competitive sale process with multiple rounds of bidding, a national investor with an extensive senior living background emerged as the purchaser in the recent sale of amavida, coordinated by Continuum Advisors. Life Care Services, an LCS Company, has been selected as the management partner for amavida, an award-winning resort-style senior living community in Fort Myers, Florida. The 32-acre campus comprises 28 villas, 223 Independent Living apartments, 101 Assisted Living apartments, 35 Memory Care apartments, and an on-site Wellness Center. 

Ranked as the #1 retirement community by the Fort Myers Community’s Choice Awards in 2023, amavida’s campus includes a private entrance to the prestigious 279-acre Lakes Park. amavida residents enjoy amenities similar to those found at destination resorts, including multiple pools, restaurants, bistros, lounges, and outdoor dining areas. Residents also have access to on-site courts for pickleball and tennis, an art studio, a library, and an on-site theater.

“amavida is a vibrant community known for best-in-class services and amenities, and we look forward to serving its residents as the new management partner,” said Chris Bird, LCS President and Chief Operating Officer. “amavida is a perfect fit for Life Care Services – our rich experience and passion for seniors will further enhance residents’ lives and position amavida as a premier community for generations to come.”

Continuum served as the exclusive sale-side representation for Quadrum Global, a $1+ billion global real estate investor and developer. Following a competitive sale process with multiple rounds of bidding, a national investor with an extensive development background and senior living experience emerged as the purchaser, in partnership with Life Care Services who will manage the community. 

LCS is the third-largest operator of senior living communities in the U.S., operating more than 140 Rental and Continuing Care Retirement Communities nationwide. The company is also the most awarded company in the history of the J.D. Power U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study. LCS residents have helped the company rank #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Independent Senior Living Communities five years in a row and #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Assisted Living/Memory Care Communities. 

To learn more about amavida, call 239-266-7100 or visit www.amavidaliving.com.

About amavida

amavida is an award-winning, 32-acre, resort-style senior living community adjacent to the prestigious 279-acre Lakes Park in Fort Myers, Florida, offering you peace of mind, by design. Choose from maintenance-free villas, residences, apartments, and suites. Indulge in exceptional amenities, including a variety of pools, restaurants, bistros, lounges, and outdoor dining areas; pickleball and tennis courts; art studio; library; theater; and more. Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, as well as an on-site professionally staffed Wellness Center, amavida enables residents to live with calm confidence, knowing that if healthcare needs change, support is right at home. Learn more at www.amavidaliving.com.

About Life Care Services®

Life Care Services, an LCS Company, has the experience required to grow community financial performance, increase occupancy, and develop new lifestyle and health initiatives to meet consumer expectations and help communities thrive. With a long track record of excellence, Life Care Services sets itself apart from other senior living companies with its unique, comprehensive portfolio of support services. Life Care Services is the nation’s third-largest operator of senior living communities and has expertise in the management of both Life Plan and Rental Communities. From Independent Living and Assisted Living to Skilled Nursing and Memory Care, at Life Care Services, Experience Is Everything. For more information, visit www.LCSnet.com.   

About Continuum Advisors

Based in Tampa, Florida, Continuum Advisors National Senior Housing Investment Sales was founded by David Kliewer and Jay Jordan to serve clients as exclusive sell-side representatives of senior housing communities across the nation. With over 20 years of experience, the team has represented a full spectrum of clients, including public and institutional investors, developers, operators, financial advisors, and nonprofits in over 175 communities sold across 35 states. In the past 24 months, the team has closed on over $350 million in sales across Florida, Florida, Kansas, Maryland, Ohio and Texas. Further, Continuum Advisors is engaged in the marketing and sale of an additional $500+ million across six  states.

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